2016/2102/EU - Directive (EU) 2016/2102 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2016 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies. Harmonized Directive
Directive 2016/2102/EU establishes rules to enhance the accessibility of websites and mobile applications operated by public sector bodies across the EU. Recognizing the digital society's growing reliance on internet services, the directive aims to ensure access for all, especially persons with disabilities, by specifying common, technology-neutral accessibility requirements. It addresses inconsistencies among national regulations and promotes a harmonized approach to improve market conditions and reduce costs for suppliers and public sector bodies, facilitating cross-border digital services and economic growth. The directive excludes certain content types, non-essential services by NGOs, and public service broadcasters' platforms. It aligns with obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and supports broader EU strategies for digital inclusiveness and eGovernment. The directive identifies key accessibility principles-perceivability, operability, understandability, and robustness-implemented through harmonized standards and testing methodologies, requiring public sector bodies to progressively make their digital content accessible, thus enhancing social inclusion and equal participation in public life.
Purpose
Directive (EU) 2016/2102 aims to improve the accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies across the European Union. It seeks to ensure that digital information and services provided by public-sector entities are accessible to all users, particularly persons with disabilities, fostering their full participation in society. The Directive promotes the harmonization of accessibility requirements at the EU level, thereby reducing fragmentation across Member States. This creates a level playing field for businesses, encourages innovation, and enhances the internal market by enabling cross-border provision of accessible digital services. Additionally, the Directive supports the EU’s commitments under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to facilitate access on an equal basis with others.
Key obligations
- Accessibility Requirements: Public sector websites and mobile apps must meet common accessibility principles that ensure content is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. This includes textual and non-textual content, downloadable documents, forms, interactive features, and embedded media.
- Scope of Content: The Directive applies to content under the control of public sector bodies but excludes third-party content not managed by them. Some temporary or permanent exclusions apply to certain content types like purely archival websites, very specific mobile device content for closed user groups, and non-essential public services provided by NGOs.
- Technical Standards: Accessibility must align with harmonized European standards (e.g., EN 301 549) and testable success criteria to ensure consistent implementation and interoperability.
- Alternative Accessible Content: When non-accessible content is published, public sector bodies are encouraged-where reasonably possible-to provide accessible alternatives.
- Metadata and Embedded Content: Accessibility requirements extend to metadata for items in heritage collections and embedded images or videos under public sector control.
- Exemptions:
- Websites and mobile apps of public service broadcasters.
- Services provided by non-governmental organizations that do not perform essential public functions.
- Procurement: Compliance with accessibility criteria must be considered for public procurement of ICT products and services intended for public use.
- Extension of Scope: Member States may widen the Directive’s application to other types of websites and mobile apps, including those used in workplaces, education, healthcare, social care, transport, utilities, and more.
- User Rights: The Directive supports the right of persons with disabilities and elderly persons to access public sector digital services equally and promotes universal design principles.
Affected products and actors
- Public Sector Bodies: All public sector bodies’ websites and mobile applications come under the Directive’s scope unless specifically exempted.
- Developers and Providers: Entities involved in designing, developing, maintaining, and updating websites and mobile apps for public authorities must comply with accessibility requirements.
- Suppliers and SMEs: Companies offering accessibility-related software tools, assistive technologies, certification services, and training.
- Users: Persons with disabilities, elderly users, and all citizens who use public sector digital services.
- Member States: Responsible for enforcing the Directive, possibly extending its application, and ensuring harmonized implementation nationally.
- Other Stakeholders: The Directive encourages EU institutions and private sector entities (at Member States’ discretion) to follow accessibility standards voluntarily.
Implementation timeline
- The Directive was adopted on 26 October 2016.
- Member States were required to transpose the Directive into national law by 23 September 2018.
- Compliance deadlines for public sector bodies to make their websites fully accessible were set for 23 September 2019.
- Mobile applications of public sector bodies had to meet accessibility requirements by 23 June 2021.
- Periodic monitoring of compliance is mandated, with reports to be submitted to the European Commission.
- The Directive requires review and possible extension or adjustment of scope, particularly regarding exclusions and technological advancements.
This Directive applies to the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies within the European Union. It covers the design, construction, maintenance, and updating of these digital platforms to ensure accessibility, particularly for persons with disabilities. The scope includes all content and functionalities under the control of public sector bodies, such as textual and non-textual information, downloadable documents, forms, and interactive services like authentication or payment processes. Exclusions apply to content exclusive to mobile devices for closed user groups, third-party content not controlled by the public sector body, archived websites or applications not updated or necessary for administrative purposes, and websites or mobile applications of public service broadcasters. Non-governmental organizations providing non-essential public services are also excluded. The Directive encourages Member States to extend its application to further types of websites and mobile applications, including those of private entities offering facilities and services open to the public in sectors such as healthcare, social inclusion, transport, and utilities.
Die Richtlinie (EU) 2016/2102 verpflichtet öffentliche Stellen, ihre Websites und mobilen Anwendungen barrierefrei zugänglich zu gestalten, um insbesondere Menschen mit Behinderungen den Zugang zu Informationen und Dienstleistungen zu erleichtern. Ziel ist die Harmonisierung der Anforderungen auf EU-Ebene, um soziale Inklusion zu fördern, Marktfragmentierung zu reduzieren und Barrieren im Binnenmarkt abzubauen. Dies soll die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit von Unternehmen steigern, Innovationen fördern und öffentliche Ausgaben senken. Die Richtlinie stützt sich auf das VN-Übereinkommen über die Rechte von Menschen mit Behinderungen und betont die Bedeutung des universellen Designs sowie technologieneutraler Standards. Ausgenommen sind bestimmte Inhalte, wie beispielsweise rein mobile oder nicht öffentliche Bereiche, sowie private Rundfunkanstalten. Öffentliche Einrichtungen sollen nicht nur barrierefreie Inhalte bereitstellen, sondern auch unzugängliche Angebote mit barrierefreien Alternativen ergänzen. Die Regelung trägt zur Umsetzung der Europäischen Behindertenstrategie bei und fördert den gleichberechtigten Zugang zu digitalen öffentlichen Diensten in der gesamten EU.
Zweck
Die Richtlinie (EU) 2016/2102 hat zum Ziel, den barrierefreien Zugang zu Websites und mobilen Anwendungen öffentlicher Stellen in der Europäischen Union sicherzustellen. Sie trägt dazu bei, Menschen mit Behinderungen und älteren Menschen den Zugang zu wichtigen Informationen und öffentlichen Dienstleistungen im digitalen Bereich zu ermöglichen und ihre gleichberechtigte Teilhabe an der Gesellschaft zu fördern. Die Richtlinie setzt dabei auf harmonisierte Anforderungen an die Barrierefreiheit, um die Fragmentierung des Binnenmarkts zu überwinden und den Wettbewerb sowie Innovationen in der Entwicklung barrierefreier digitaler Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu stärken. Öffentliche Stellen sollen ihre Online-Dienste nach gemeinsamen technischen Standards gestalten, die sowohl die Zugänglichkeit als auch die Nutzbarkeit für alle Bürger gewährleisten.
Wichtige Verpflichtungen
Barrierefreiheit von Websites und mobilen Anwendungen: Öffentliche Stellen müssen ihre Websites und mobilen Anwendungen so gestalten, dass diese für Menschen mit Behinderungen zugänglich sind. Dies umfasst textuelle sowie nicht-textuelle Inhalte, Dokumente, Formulare sowie interaktive Funktionen wie Authentifizierungs- und Zahlungsprozesse.
Technologische Neutralität: Die Anforderungen sind technologieoffen formuliert, um Innovationen nicht zu hemmen, sondern vielmehr zu fördern.
Ausnahmen: Inhalte, die ausschließlich auf mobilen Geräten vorhanden sind, geschlossene Nutzergruppen betreffen oder als Inhalte Dritter gelten und außerhalb der Kontrolle öffentlicher Stellen liegen, sind von den Vorgaben ausgenommen.
Alternativangebote: Wenn nicht alle Inhalte barrierefrei zugänglich gemacht werden können, sollten nach Möglichkeit barrierefreie Alternativen angeboten werden.
Einhaltung internationaler Verpflichtungen: Die Richtlinie ist mit dem Übereinkommen der Vereinten Nationen über die Rechte von Menschen mit Behinderungen (VN-Übereinkommen) abgestimmt und trägt deren Anforderungen Rechnung.
Vermeidung von unverhältnismäßigen Belastungen: Kleinere Nichtregierungsorganisationen, die nicht unmittelbar staatlich beauftragt sind und keine auf Menschen mit Behinderungen ausgerichteten Dienstleistungen anbieten, sind von der Richtlinie ausgenommen.
Betroffene Produkte und Akteure
Öffentliche Stellen: Alle Behörden und Einrichtungen des öffentlichen Sektors, die Websites oder mobile Anwendungen betreiben, fallen unter die Richtlinie.
Entwickler und Dienstleister: Unternehmen und Akteure, die Websites, mobile Applikationen, Software-Tools, Benutzeragenten (z. B. Browser) sowie Zertifizierungs- und Schulungsdienste im Bereich Barrierefreiheit bereitstellen.
Klein- und Mittelunternehmen (KMU): Insbesondere KMU, die barrierefreie digitale Produkte und Dienstleistungen entwickeln, profitieren von der Harmonisierung der Anforderungen auf Unionsebene.
Nutzer: Menschen mit Behinderungen sowie ältere Menschen, die auf zugängliche digitale Angebote angewiesen sind, sind die Hauptadressaten der Richtlinie.
Ausgenommen: Öffentlich-rechtliche Rundfunkanstalten und bestimmte private Inhalte, die nicht der Kontrolle öffentlicher Stellen unterliegen, sind von den Anforderungen ausgenommen.
Umsetzungszeitplan
Die Richtlinie wurde am 26. Oktober 2016 verabschiedet und ist ein verbindliches Rechtsinstrument für die Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union. Diese müssen die Richtlinie in nationales Recht umsetzen und sicherstellen, dass die Anforderungen an Barrierefreiheit auf ihren Websites und mobilen Anwendungen öffentlicher Stellen eingehalten werden. Konkrete Fristen für die Umsetzung variieren je nach Mitgliedstaat, typischerweise haben die Staaten bis spätestens Mitte 2018 die Richtlinie in nationales Recht umzusetzen und die Anforderungen danach anzuwenden. Die Kommission überwacht die Einhaltung und fordert gegebenenfalls Berichte von den Mitgliedstaaten zur weiteren Optimierung und Überprüfung der Wirksamkeit der Richtlinie. Die Richtlinie sieht zudem vor, dass die Regelungen künftig im Hinblick auf technologische Fortschritte überprüft und gegebenenfalls angepasst werden.
Die Richtlinie 2016/2102/EU gilt für den barrierefreien Zugang zu den Websites und mobilen Anwendungen öffentlicher Stellen der Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union. Sie legt Anforderungen fest, um sicherzustellen, dass digitale öffentliche Dienstleistungen und Informationen für alle Nutzer, insbesondere für Menschen mit Behinderungen, zugänglich sind. Die Richtlinie umfasst Websites und mobile Anwendungen, die von öffentlichen Stellen kontrolliert werden und grundlegend für die Allgemeinheit sind. Ausgeschlossen sind Inhalte, die ausschließlich auf mobilen Geräten verfügbar sind, Angebote für geschlossene Nutzergruppen, Inhalte Dritter, die nicht von der öffentlichen Stelle kontrolliert werden, sowie Websites und mobile Anwendungen öffentlich-rechtlicher Rundfunkanstalten und bestimmter gemeinnütziger Nichtregierungsorganisationen, sofern diese nicht wesentliche Dienstleistungen für die Öffentlichkeit erbringen. Ziel ist es, Barrieren zu beseitigen, das Binnenmarktwachstum zu fördern und die Nutzung öffentlicher digitaler Dienste für alle Bürger zu erleichtern.
La directive (UE) 2016/2102 établit des exigences harmonisées d'accessibilité pour les sites internet et applications mobiles des organismes du secteur public. Elle vise à garantir un meilleur accès aux services et informations publiques en ligne, notamment pour les personnes handicapées, conformément à la Convention des Nations unies relative aux droits des personnes handicapées. Les États membres doivent assurer la conformité des sites et applications mobiles publics aux normes d'accessibilité communes, afin de réduire la fragmentation du marché intérieur, stimuler l’innovation et faciliter l'interopérabilité. La directive exclut certains contenus spécifiques, comme ceux non contrôlés par les organismes publics ou destinés à des groupes restreints d’utilisateurs, ainsi que les radiodiffuseurs publics, afin de ne pas entraver la liberté d'expression. Elle encourage également la mise à disposition d’alternatives accessibles lorsque du contenu non accessible est publié. Cette harmonisation favorise l'inclusion numérique, améliore l’accès aux droits et services publics pour tous les citoyens européens et soutient la compétitivité des entreprises, notamment les PME, dans le marché unique numérique.
Objet
La directive (UE) 2016/2102 du Parlement européen et du Conseil du 26 octobre 2016 a pour objectif principal d'améliorer l'accessibilité des sites internet et des applications mobiles des organismes du secteur public. Elle vise à garantir l'accès aux services et à l'information en ligne, notamment pour les personnes en situation de handicap, en établissant des exigences communes d'accessibilité dans l’Union européenne. Cette harmonisation doit favoriser la réduction des disparités nationales, stimuler l’innovation, et accroître la compétitivité des fournisseurs tout en facilitant l’accès universel aux services publics numériques.
Obligations clés
Accessibilité des sites internet et applications mobiles : Les organismes du secteur public doivent veiller à ce que leurs plateformes numériques soient conçues, maintenues et mises à jour conformément à des principes et techniques d’accessibilité reconnus, afin d’en assurer l’utilisation par tous, en particulier par les personnes handicapées.
Conformité aux standards harmonisés : Les sites et applications mobiles doivent respecter les exigences de la directive qui se basent sur des critères internationaux, notamment les Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Contenu inclus : Cette directive concerne les contenus textuels, non textuels, documents téléchargeables, formulaires, ainsi que les interactions numériques comme l’authentification et les paiements.
Exclusions spécifiques : Certains contenus ou services ne sont pas soumis à ces obligations, notamment :
- le contenu exclusivement destiné à des groupes restreints d’usagers ou usages spécifiques (ex. applications internes non publiques) ;
- les contenus des radiodiffuseurs de service public ;
- les contenus de tiers non contrôlés ou financés par l’organisme du secteur public.
Alternatives accessibles : En cas d’ajout de contenu non accessible, les organismes doivent fournir, dans la mesure du possible, des alternatives accessibles.
Exclusion de certaines ONG : Les organisations non gouvernementales fournissant des services non essentiels ne sont pas visées par cette directive pour éviter des charges disproportionnées.
Chargement des contenus préenregistrés : Les médias temporels préenregistrés diffusés en ligne doivent être rendus accessibles dans un délai raisonnable, généralement pas plus de 14 jours après leur publication.
Encouragement à la conception universelle : La directive promeut la « conception universelle » pour permettre l’utilisation sans adaptation ou conception spéciale, tout en reconnaissant l’utilité des dispositifs d’assistance spécifiques.
Produits et acteurs concernés
Organismes du secteur public : Toutes les entités publiques nationales, régionales et locales responsables des sites internet et applications mobiles.
Fournisseurs numériques : Développeurs de sites web, d’applications mobiles, d’outils logiciels permettant la création et la gestion de contenus accessibles, ainsi que fournisseurs de technologies d’assistance.
Petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) : Acteurs économiques intervenant dans le marché des services et produits accessibles.
Exclusions : Radiodiffuseurs de service public pour leurs sites, ONG non mandatées par l’État, et contenus hors contrôle des organismes publics.
Calendrier de mise en œuvre
La directive fixe des dates limites pour la mise en conformité des sites internet et applications mobiles des organismes du secteur public, généralement à respecter progressivement jusqu’à 2021.
Des obligations spécifiques sont précisées dans le texte législatif pour les différentes catégories de contenus et technologies, avec des périodes transitoires prévues pour permettre aux organismes de s’adapter.
Les Etats membres doivent transposer dans leur droit national les dispositions de la directive dans les délais requis, afin d’assurer son application effective.
Cette directive s’inscrit dans une démarche européenne de promotion de l’inclusion numérique et de respect des droits des personnes handicapées, en cohérence avec la Convention des Nations unies relative aux droits des personnes handicapées, et s’appuie sur les avancées technologiques pour améliorer l’accès aux services publics dans toute l’Union européenne.
La directive 2016/2102/UE s'applique aux sites internet et aux applications mobiles des organismes du secteur public au sein de l'Union européenne. Elle vise à rendre ces services numériques plus accessibles, en particulier aux personnes handicapées, en établissant des exigences communes d'accessibilité. Cette directive concerne les contenus textuels et non textuels, les documents à télécharger, ainsi que les interactions en ligne telles que les formulaires et les processus d'authentification. Elle exclut certains contenus spécifiques comme ceux destinés à un public restreint, les contenus de tiers non contrôlés par l'organisme public, les radiodiffuseurs de service public, ainsi que les organisations non gouvernementales fournissant des services non essentiels. La directive ne s'applique pas aux contenus archivés non mis à jour ni nécessaires aux processus administratifs. Elle vise à harmoniser les exigences au niveau européen pour faciliter l'interopérabilité, réduire les coûts et améliorer l'accès aux services publics numériques.
Direktiva 2016/2102/EU določa zahteve za dostopnost spletišč in mobilnih aplikacij organov javnega sektorja z namenom povečati digitalno vključenost državljanov, zlasti invalidov. Uvaja skupna pravila, ki naj zmanjšajo razlike med državami članicami in zagotovijo enostaven dostop do informacij ter storitev javnega sektorja preko spleta in mobilnih naprav. Direktiva spodbuja uporabo tehnično nevtralnih standardov ter upošteva načela zaznavnosti, operabilnosti, razumljivosti in robustnosti. Poudarja tudi usklajenost z mednarodnimi obveznostmi, kot je Konvencija ZN o pravicah invalidov. Namen je olajšati uporabo spletnih vsebin in mobilnih aplikacij, hkrati pa odpraviti ovire za notranji trg ter spodbuditi konkurenco in inovacije v razvoju dostopnih digitalnih rešitev. Direktiva določa tudi posebnosti glede nekaterih izjem in začasnih izključitev, da ne bi povzročila nesorazmernih bremen javnim organom ali posegla v področja, ki jih urejajo druge uredbe ali pokrivajo zasebni subjekti.
Namen
Direktiva (EU) 2016/2102 ima za cilj zagotoviti dostopnost spletišč in mobilnih aplikacij organov javnega sektorja v Evropski uniji. Osredotoča se na usklajevanje zahtev glede dostopnosti, da bi se izboljšalo vključevanje invalidov in ostalih uporabnikov s posebnimi potrebami in pospešila digitalna vključenost. Direktiva spodbuja oblikovanje, izdelavo, vzdrževanje in posodabljanje spletišč in mobilnih aplikacij tako, da so dostopne uporabnikom, ne glede na njihove zmožnosti. S tem želi zagotoviti enakopravni dostop do informacij in javnih storitev, podpirati pravico do prostega gibanja, prebivanja, ustanavljanja in opravljanja storitev po vsej Uniji ter okrepiti notranji trg.
Ključne obveznosti
Skladnost s standardi dostopnosti: Organi javnega sektorja morajo zagotoviti, da so njihova spletišča in mobilne aplikacije skladne z določenimi tehničnimi i vsebinskimi zahtevami (kot jih določa evropski standard EN 301 549), ki temeljijo na načelih zaznavnosti, operabilnosti, razumljivosti in robustnosti.
Vzdrževanje dostopnosti: Zagotoviti je treba stalno vzdrževanje in posodobitve tako, da dostopnost ni začasna, ampak trajna.
Objava izjave o dostopnosti: Spletna mesta in aplikacije morajo vsebovati izjavo o stopnji dostopnosti, ki vključuje informacije o morebitnih nedostopnih vsebinah in načinu prijave težav z dostopnostjo.
Reševanje pritožb: Države članice morajo zagotoviti jasne postopke za pritožbe uporabnikov v zvezi z nedostopnostjo spletnih vsebin.
Razmerje do sorazmernosti: Organi javnega sektorja morajo ob upoštevanju svojih zmožnosti skladnost zagotavljati, pri čemer se lahko prijavi nesorazmerno breme za nekatere vsebine.
Izključitve in omejitve: Nekatere vrste vsebine in aplikacij so izključene (npr. vsebine tretjih oseb, vsebine za zaprte skupine uporabnikov, arhivirana vsebina, ki ni več posodobljena).
Spodbujanje razširitve obsega: Države članice se spodbujajo, da uporabljajo zahtevke dostopnosti tudi izven minimalnih zahtev na druge spletne strani in aplikacije, tudi na zasebne subjekte javnega pomena.
Vplivani proizvodi in akterji
Organi javnega sektorja: Spletna mesta in mobilne aplikacije, ki jih razvijajo in vzdržujejo organi javnega sektorja (državna, regionalna ali lokalna raven).
Razvijalci spletišč in mobilnih aplikacij: Podjetja in posamezniki, ki oblikujejo in vzdržujejo spletne strani in aplikacije za javni sektor, morajo upoštevati standarde dostopnosti.
Mala in srednje velika podjetja (MSP): Ta sektor je pogosto vpleten v razvoj tehnologij in rešitev za dostopnost, pri čemer direktiva spodbuja konkurenčnost in interoperabilnost.
Uporabniki, zlasti invalidi ter starejše osebe, ki potrebujejo dostopnost do informacij in javnih storitev v digitalni obliki.
Nevladne organizacije: Nekatere neposlovne NVO so izključene iz obveznosti, če zagotavljajo storitve, ki niso bistvene za javnost in niso posebej namenjene potrebam invalidov.
Časovni okvir za izvajanje
Države članice so morale direktivo vključiti v svojo notranjo zakonodajo in zagotoviti spoštovanje zahtev najkasneje do 23. septembra 2018.
Po tem datumu so morali organi javnega sektorja prilagoditi svoja spletišča in mobilne aplikacije zahtevam direktive, vključno z objavo izjav o dostopnosti in uvedbo ustreznih mehanizmov za pritožbe.
Pregled in možnost prilagoditve direktive so predvideni, da se odzovejo na tehnološki razvoj in izboljšave v digitalni dostopnosti.
Povzetek: Direktiva (EU) 2016/2102 napreduje digitalno vključenost javnih storitev v EU s standardizacijo zahtevanih stopnj dostopnosti na spletu in v mobilnih aplikacijah organov javnega sektorja. S tem spodbuja enake možnosti za invalide in obstoječe ter prihodnje uporabnike ter krepi enoten trg digitalnih vsebin v Evropi.
Direktiva 2016/2102/EU se nanaša na dostopnost spletišč in mobilnih aplikacij organov javnega sektorja v Evropski uniji. Velja za spletišča in mobilne aplikacije, ki jih upravljajo javni organi ter zagotavljajo informacije in storitve, ki so bistvene za javnost. Vključuje vsebino, kot so besedilne in nebesedilne informacije, dokumenti in dvosmerna interakcija (npr. digitalni obrazci, postopki avtentikacije). Direktivа ne zajema vsebine, namenjene zaprti skupini uporabnikov ali posebni uporabi, vsebine tretjih oseb, ki ni pod nadzorom javnega organa, ter nekaterih vrst arhivske vsebine. Prav tako ni namenjena nevladnim organizacijam, ki opravljajo neprofitne storitve brez javnega pooblastila. Direktivа spodbuja enake pogoje in interoperabilnost v digitalnih storitvah javnega sektorja ter vključuje načela oblikovanja za dostopnost, s posebnim poudarkom na invalidih.
General Information
The present document specifies the functional accessibility requirements applicable to ICT products and services, together with a description of the test procedures and evaluation methodology for each accessibility requirement in a form that is suitable for use in public procurement within Europe. The present document is intended to be used with Web based technologies, non-web technologies and hybrids that use both. It covers both software and hardware as well as services. It is intended for use by both providers and procurers, but it is expected that it will also be of use to many others as well. The relationship between the present document and the essential requirements of Directive 2016/2102 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies is given in Annex A. The present document contains the necessary functional requirements and provides a reference document such that if procedures are followed by different actors, the results of testing are similar and the interpretation of those results is clear. The test descriptions and evaluation methodology included in the present document are elaborated to a level of detail compliant with ISO/IEC 17007:2009, so that conformance testing can give conclusive results.
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The present document lists the documents used in the creation of EN 301 549 (V1.1.1) on accessibility requirements for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe and provides a source reference for any other documents needed to implement the test procedures specified in that document.
As well as identifying the sources for the EN content, the present document also provides additional explanation to assist users of the EN with clarifications and supporting information about measurement methods, particularly where no globally agreed test presently exists.
Where there are any test gaps, these are identified and test descriptions and evaluation methodologies are developed. In those exceptional cases where it is not possible to do so, recommendations are given on how the gaps should be filled. The present document does not address additional sources or issues raised during the creation of later versions of the EN.
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The present document lists the documents used in the creation of EN 301 549 (V1.1.1) on accessibility requirements for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe and provides a source reference for any other documents needed to implement the test procedures specified in that document.
As well as identifying the sources for the EN content, the present document also provides additional explanation to assist users of the EN with clarifications and supporting information about measurement methods, particularly where no globally agreed test presently exists.
Where there are any test gaps, these are identified and test descriptions and evaluation methodologies are developed. In those exceptional cases where it is not possible to do so, recommendations are given on how the gaps should be filled. The present document does not address additional sources or issues raised during the creation of later versions of the EN.
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The present document specifies the functional accessibility requirements applicable to ICT products and services, together with a description of the test procedures and evaluation methodology for each accessibility requirement in a form that is suitable for use in public procurement within Europe. The present document is intended to be used with web based technologies, non-web technologies and hybrids that use both. It covers both software and hardware as well as services. It is intended for use by both providers and procurers, but it is expected that it will also be of use to many others as well.
The relationship between the present document and the essential requirements of Directive 2016/2102 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies [i.28] is given in Annex A.
The present document contains the necessary functional requirements and provides a reference document such that if procedures are followed by different actors, the results of testing are similar and the interpretation of those results is clear. The test descriptions and evaluation methodology included in the present document are elaborated to a level of detail compliant with ISO/IEC 17007:2009 [i.14], so that conformance testing can give conclusive results.
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The present document specifies the functional accessibility requirements applicable to ICT products and services, together with a description of the test procedures and evaluation methodology for each accessibility requirement in a form that is suitable for use in public procurement within Europe. The present document might be useful for other
purposes such as procurement in the private sector.
The relationship between the present document and the essential requirements of Directive 2016/2102 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies [i.28] is given in Annex A.
The present document contains the necessary functional requirements and provides a reference document such that if procedures are followed by different actors, the results of testing are similar and the interpretation of those results is clear. The test descriptions and evaluation methodology included in the present document are elaborated to a level of detail compliant with ISO/IEC 17007:2009 [i.14], so that conformance testing can give conclusive results.
All clauses except those in clause 12, related to documentation and support services, are self-scoping. This means they are introduced with the phrase 'Where ICT
NOTE 1: Compliance issues are covered in normative clause C.1.
The inherent nature of certain situations makes it impossible to make reliable and definitive statements that accessibility requirements have been met. In those situations therefore, the requirements in the present document are not applicable:
• when the product is in a failure, repair or maintenance state where the ordinary set of input or output functions are not available;
• during those parts of start-up, shutdown, and other state transitions that can be completed without user interaction.
NOTE 2: Even in the above situations, it is best practice to apply requirements in the present document wherever it is feasible and safe to do so.
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This document specifies requirements and recommendations that can enable an organization to design, develop and provide products and services so that they can be accessed, understood and used by the widest range of users, including persons with disabilities.
This document specifies requirements and recommendations that can enable an organization to widen their range of users by identifying diverse needs, characteristics, capabilities, and preferences, by directly or indirectly involving users, and by using knowledge about accessibility in its procedures and processes.
This document specifies requirements that can enable an organization to meet applicable statutory and regulatory requirements as related to the accessibility of its products and services.
The requirements and recommendations set out in this document are generic and are intended to be applicable to all relevant parts of all organisations, regardless of type, size or products and services provided.
This document promotes accessibility following a Design for All approach in mainstream products and services and interoperability of these with assistive technologies.
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This document specifies requirements and recommendations that can enable an organization to design, develop and provide products and services so that they can be accessed, understood and used by the widest range of users, including persons with disabilities.
This document specifies requirements and recommendations that can enable an organization to widen their range of users by identifying diverse needs, characteristics, capabilities, and preferences, by directly or indirectly involving users, and by using knowledge about accessibility in its procedures and processes.
This document specifies requirements that can enable an organization to meet applicable statutory and regulatory requirements as related to the accessibility of its products and services.
The requirements and recommendations set out in this document are generic and are intended to be applicable to all relevant parts of all organisations, regardless of type, size or products and services provided.
This document promotes accessibility following a Design for All approach in mainstream products and services and interoperability of these with assistive technologies.
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The present document lists the documents used in the creation of EN 301 549 (V1.1.1) on accessibility requirements for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe and provides a source reference for any other documents needed to implement the test procedures specified in that document.
As well as identifying the sources for the EN content, the present document also provides additional explanation to assist users of the EN with clarifications and supporting information about measurement methods, particularly where no globally agreed test presently exists.
Where there are any test gaps, these are identified and test descriptions and evaluation methodologies are developed. In those exceptional cases where it is not possible to do so, recommendations are given on how the gaps should be filled. The present document does not address additional sources or issues raised during the creation of later versions of the EN.
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The present document specifies the functional accessibility requirements applicable to ICT products and services, together with a description of the test procedures and evaluation methodology for each accessibility requirement in a form that is suitable for use in public procurement within Europe. The present document is intended to be used with Web based technologies, non-web technologies and hybrids that use both. It covers both software and hardware as well as services. It is intended for use by both providers and procurers, but it is expected that it will also be of use to many others as well.
The relationship between the present document and the essential requirements of Directive 2016/2102 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies is given in Annex A.
The present document contains the necessary functional requirements and provides a reference document such that if procedures are followed by different actors, the results of testing are similar and the interpretation of those results is clear. The test descriptions and evaluation methodology included in the present document are elaborated to a level of detail compliant with ISO/IEC 17007:2009, so that conformance testing can give conclusive results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An EU Directive is a legislative act of the European Union that sets out goals that all EU member states must achieve. However, it is up to each member state to devise their own laws on how to reach these goals through national transposition. Directives are used to harmonize laws across the EU, particularly for the functioning of the single market.
Directive 2016/2102/EU covers "Directive (EU) 2016/2102 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2016 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies.". This legislation has harmonized European standards (hENs) that provide a presumption of conformity with its essential requirements. There are 10 standards associated with this directive.
Harmonized standards under 2016/2102/EU are European standards (ENs) developed by CEN, CENELEC, or ETSI in response to a mandate from the European Commission. When these standards are cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with them benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of 2016/2102/EU, facilitating CE marking and free movement within the European Economic Area.